rxscram
has rocks in the head
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Post by rxscram on May 24, 2013 9:37:33 GMT -5
I placed a fairly large order with them, and they shipped it out same day. (Well, they had shipping info the same day, I imagine USPS picked it up the following day.) I should be picking it up from the post office today. I couldn't be happier with the service...
Rachel (who helped me), was very patient, and sorted through their piles of rock to help me find exactly what I was looking for... took pictures with measurements, weights, the works. I'm very eager to get my hands on the rough and start playing with it. :-D
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Post by paulshiroma on May 24, 2013 19:41:01 GMT -5
Jeff, would you mind posting photos when your materials arrive? It sounds like you had a good experience and I'd like to see what you purchased. Thanks!
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rxscram
has rocks in the head
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Post by rxscram on Jun 1, 2013 0:05:38 GMT -5
Hi Everybody, As requested I am posting some pictures of the rocks I got. I apologize for the poor picture quality, photography isn't my strong suit. Jafar Jasper (Dry)    Labradorite (Wet)    Polychrome Jasper (Dry)    And a bonus rock that they sent me for free (without intending to, apparently... score for me!) (Kambaba Jasper)   Thanks for looking! Jefff |
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Post by Toad on Jun 1, 2013 0:24:11 GMT -5
Lot of nice rocks there.
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Post by paulshiroma on Jun 1, 2013 10:26:09 GMT -5
Thanks for posting those, Jeff. Based upon everyone's comments, I placed an small order last week (tiger iron and sarape jasper) that just came in. We're heading up to Ventura for the CFMS show so I'll post photos and my shop feedback tomorrow.
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rxscram
has rocks in the head
Member since August 2011
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Post by rxscram on Jun 2, 2013 0:06:25 GMT -5
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Post by deb193redux on Jun 2, 2013 0:49:08 GMT -5
I think the summer sale looks good. I would spend about $140, but I am saving for a new fuel pump.
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turnedstone
freely admits to licking rocks
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Post by turnedstone on Jun 8, 2013 0:56:49 GMT -5
I just got their summer sale flyer some good deals if you buy enough just so so if you buy 10 lb. lots. If anyone wants to go in on a $200.00 55lb.lot of variegated tiger eye I am in lol. If you twisted my arm I would go for a 55 lb. of sonora dendritic for $220.00. They have 10% off if you pick it up anyone close,Sale runs till july 31.
George
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Post by paulshiroma on Jun 8, 2013 17:43:15 GMT -5
I'd love to buy more but, like Daniel, I've got some repair bills to cover for both my Land Cruiser and my left shoulder. Not sure what I'd do with that much tiger eye but, hey, in this hobby you can't have enought!
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miander
spending too much on rocks
Searching for the shop of my dreams...
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Post by miander on Feb 27, 2014 23:46:13 GMT -5
I'd love to buy more but, like Daniel, I've got some repair bills to cover for both my Land Cruiser and my left shoulder. Not sure what I'd do with that much tiger eye but, hey, in this hobby you can't have enought! So, what did you do with it Paul? |
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Feb 28, 2014 0:39:05 GMT -5
Great business......
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gemfeller
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Post by gemfeller on Feb 28, 2014 0:56:34 GMT -5
Best in the business. They have integrity and expertise. You may find stuff cheaper but be sure the vendor will stand behind their deal like the Gem Shop does.
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Post by paulshiroma on Mar 2, 2014 18:19:17 GMT -5
So, what did you do with it Paul? The Land Cruiser, my shoulder or the tiger eye? LOL. Have to wait on the tiger eye purchase ... My LC died last July - very sad. Transmission went out and repairing a 1993 LC just wasn't in the cards (or the budget). And my shoulder's repair bills were pretty high as well. Actually, when all was said and done, 2013 was a "non-rockhounding" year. Went a few shows, including the CFMS show up in Ventura last June and some of the local clubs so we got to see some forum friends but we never got out much to do our own rockhounding. Didn't get around to doing much slabbing either. And, now that I think of it, the roller bearings on the tumblers all went at the same time. Wow ... looking back wasn't much of a hobby year. Lots of other stuff but not much on the hobby front. |
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luvtogrow
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by luvtogrow on Apr 4, 2014 15:04:59 GMT -5
Just completed a great transaction with The Gem Shop. Ordered a quality ocean jasper sphere on Tuesday, late, and apparently they upgraded the shipping and got the sphere this morning here in California. I'm eyeballin another sphere there!!!
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Apr 4, 2014 17:51:49 GMT -5
I bought some fossils from them,they did me great!!!
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